Contract Strategist

Deluxe Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off

Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Infertility Treatment, Adoption andSur

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Deluxe Corporation in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Contract Strategist to lead negotiation of customer and partner agreements and provide policy, pricing, and risk guidance to sales and leadership. You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and Information Security to secure favorable terms while aligning with company policies.

Responsibilities include drafting and redlining documents, risk assessment, supporting RFPs, and improving contract templates to speed deals while reducing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field; or HS diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts with large businesses or banks.
• JD, Paralegal Certificate, or related legal/business credential preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Compliance, and Operations.
• Experience supporting business-to-business or financial services contracting.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and support customer and strategic partner agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and related commercial documents, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals for non-standard terms while maintaining alignment with company policies.
• Provide timely, practical, and risk-based guidance to Sales and business leaders to support revenue goals, customer experience, and efficient deal execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risks to business stakeholders and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including merger and acquisition due diligence, integration activities, new product offerings, and other commercialization efforts.
• Assist with contract related components of the RFP/RFI process, including identification and coordination of internal review for non-standard contractual terms.
• Recommend enhancements to Deluxe standard contract templates, contract language, and contracting processes to improve consistency, efficiency, risk management, and deal velocity.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies/Business or related field

HS diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Job description

Why Join Us

Be part of an organization that’s driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies—and we invest in you accordingly.

• We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans.
• We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work.
• 42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.

The Contract Strategist facilitates successful commercial contracting and negotiations for assigned Deluxe business segments, supporting customer and strategic partner agreements involving standard to moderately complex commercial terms. This position provides contract language, policy, pricing, and business risk guidance to sales and business leadership while negotiating directly with customer and partner contacts. The role leverages analytical thinking, sound business judgment, and influence skills to help optimize revenue, accelerate deal execution, and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risk.

• Negotiate and support customer and strategic partner agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, and related commercial documents, collaborating with Sales, Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance, Information Security, and other stakeholders to obtain approvals for non-standard terms while maintaining alignment with company policies.
• Provide timely, practical, and risk-based guidance to Sales and business leaders to support revenue goals, customer experience, and efficient deal execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual, financial, operational, and regulatory risks to business stakeholders and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including merger and acquisition due diligence, integration activities, new product offerings, and other commercialization efforts.
• Assist with contract related components of the RFP/RFI process, including identification and coordination of internal review for non-standard contractual terms.
• Recommend enhancements to Deluxe standard contract templates, contract language, and contracting processes to improve consistency, efficiency, risk management, and deal velocity.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts with large businesses or banks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD), Paralegal Certificate, or related legal/business credential preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and issue-spotting abilities.
• Ability to assess business and contractual risk and communicate recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Finance, Product, Compliance, and Operations.
• Experience supporting business-to-business or financial services contracting.

Additional Basic Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation The compensation range for this position is $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing, our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical, financial, and emotional health of our employees, tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees’ whole selves, ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer, which may vary based on role, location, or hours worked:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays

• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits are designed to enhance the health, protect the financial security, and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Please view the electronic EEO is the Law Poster which serves to inform you of your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].